Yardbarker: Antonio Osunahttp://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/players/antonio_osuna/57986
Recent articles about Antonio Osunaen-usThe Blue Jays should make their phenom Aaron Sanchez a starterThe safe play for the Blue Jays -- and maybe the correct play -- is right-hander Gavin Floyd in the rotation, right-hander Aaron Sanchez in the bullpen.But it is not the upside play.No, the upside play is for the Jays to finally turn Sanchez loose, put him in their rotation and worry about his innings restrictions later.A scout who is tracking the Jays laughed at me for even asking him which option he preferred, saying that Sanchez would be the Opening Day starter for half the teams in the majors.Hyperbole aside, the scout is on the right track.Sanchez should be in the Jays' rotation.Floyd can pitch out of the bullpen -- he had a 2.70 ERA in seven relief appearances for the Indians last September. And if the Jays do not start Sanchez now, when exactly will they come around to the idea?To be fair, you can argue both sides; the Jays do not see this as an easy call. Club officials, after meeting on the subject Friday, have yet to reach a final decision.Sanchez and Marcus Stroman could give the Jays two dynamic y25 Mar 2016 20:24:24 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/the_blue_jays_should_make_their_phenom_aaron_sanchez_a_starter/s1_8864_20555743
http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/the_blue_jays_should_make_their_phenom_aaron_sanchez_a_starter/s1_8864_20555743The Blue Jays should make their phenom Aaron Sanchez a starterhttp://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/the_blue_jays_should_make_their_phenom_aaron_sanchez_a_starter/s1_8864_20555743http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/6/26fbfef8dc877a68aa8bea3fa7b5c6a55d66e67e/top_story/7937853.jpg2016 Dodgers Top 100 Prospects: No. 100-76Here is the first set of rankings in my Top 100 prospect series. There are some names people will recognize, but on the whole, there’s a ton of players many do not know.
Previous entries in the series:
Introduction
It’s hard to be genuinely excited about guys in the back 25 of a Top 100 list, but if I had to choose one, I’d say to keep an eye on No. 77. Most of the guys listed below are either organizational depth or young guys in the lowest levels of the minors who have yet to truly establish themselves in the system.
Editor’s note: I am not a scout (#notascout). I am an amateur when it comes to evaluating players. I don’t claim to be a pro, I just want to pass along the information to the masses. Notes and comments are based on personal observation, talking to sources, reading scouting reports and watching video. For future entries in this series: All ratings in the charts below are on the standard 20-80 scouting scale, where 50 is roughly average, 80 is elite and nearly unattainable 18 Jan 2016 14:00:28 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/2016_dodgers_top_100_prospects_no_100_76/s1_12452_20205097
http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/2016_dodgers_top_100_prospects_no_100_76/s1_12452_202050972016 Dodgers Top 100 Prospects: No. 100-76http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/2016_dodgers_top_100_prospects_no_100_76/s1_12452_20205097http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngOsuna goes from picking vegetables to closer with TorontoAt 12, Roberto Osuna quit school to work with his father picking vegetables in the fields in Northern Mexico. Four years later, he was pitching against grown men in the Mexican League.
And this week, the unflappable reliever made his playoff debut with the Toronto Blue Jays as the youngest player in the majors. The 20-year old rookie closer wasn't even born when the Blue Jays made their last postseason appearance.
Osuna comes from a baseball family. His father, Roberto, pitched in Mexico during a career that spanned 22 years. And his uncle, Antonio Osuna, pitched in the majors for 11 years.
But after retiring, Roberto Osuna Sr. ran into financial troubles and had to work the fields.
''At home, I was the older brother, plus twin brothers and a sister. We were four, five with my mom,'' Osuna said in an interview with The Associated Press. ''My dad was the only working, but not earning enough money to support us.''
Osuna's father had a family with 10 brothers, and once he retired, the money he saved during his p11 Oct 2015 08:29:17 -0400http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/osuna_goes_from_picking_vegetables_to_closer_with_toronto/s1_13180_19697089
http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/osuna_goes_from_picking_vegetables_to_closer_with_toronto/s1_13180_19697089Osuna goes from picking vegetables to closer with Torontohttp://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/osuna_goes_from_picking_vegetables_to_closer_with_toronto/s1_13180_19697089http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngOsuna, from picking vegetables to star closer with TorontoAt 12, Roberto Osuna quit school to work with his father picking vegetables in the fields in Northern Mexico. Four years later, he was pitching against grown men in the Mexican League.
And this week, the unflappable reliever made his playoff debut with the Toronto Blue Jays as the youngest player in the majors. The 20-year old rookie closer wasn*t even born when the Blue Jays made their last postseason appearance.
Osuna comes from a baseball family. His father, Roberto, pitched in Mexico during a career that spanned 22 years. And his uncle, Antonio Osuna, pitched in the majors for 11 years.
But after retiring, Roberto Osuna Sr. ran into financial troubles and had to work the fields.
''At home, I was the older brother, plus twin brothers and a sister. We were four, five with my mom,'' Osuna said in an interview with The Associated Press. ''My dad was the only working, but not earning enough money to support us.''
Osuna*s father had a family with 10 brothers, and once he retired, the money he saved during his p11 Oct 2015 02:51:51 -0400http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/osuna_from_picking_vegetables_to_star_closer_with_toronto/s1_13180_19696642
http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/osuna_from_picking_vegetables_to_star_closer_with_toronto/s1_13180_19696642Osuna, from picking vegetables to star closer with Torontohttp://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/osuna_from_picking_vegetables_to_star_closer_with_toronto/s1_13180_19696642http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png2015 Dodgers Top 100 Prospects: No. 100-76Here is the first set of rankings in my Top 100 prospect series. There are some names people will recognize, but on the whole, there’s a ton of players many do not know.
Previous entries in the series:
Introduction
If I had to choose a player I’m most excited about on this portion of the list, I’d go with No. 87. He has raw talent and a big arm and is really young.
Editor’s note: I am not a scout (#notascout). I am an amateur when it comes to evaluating players. I don’t claim to be a pro, I just want to pass along the information to the masses. Notes and comments are based on personal observation, talking to sources, reading scouting reports and watching video. For future entries in this series: All ratings in the charts below are on the standard 20-80 scouting scale, where 50 is roughly average, 80 is elite and nearly unattainable (think Giancarlo Stanton‘s power), and 20 is unacceptably poor. Enjoy.
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100. 1B/LF Ibandel Isabel (6’4, 185 pounds, 20 years old)
An unknown going into 19 Jan 2015 14:00:06 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/2015_dodgers_top_100_prospects_no_100_76/s1_12452_18115700
http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/2015_dodgers_top_100_prospects_no_100_76/s1_12452_181157002015 Dodgers Top 100 Prospects: No. 100-76http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/2015_dodgers_top_100_prospects_no_100_76/s1_12452_18115700http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngOgden Raptors players to watch: Bellinger, Gonzalez, Leon, morePlease be legit, Julian Leon.
Short-season ball is officially underway. Most of these guys have been playing in extended spring training in Arizona or, in some cases, not even professional baseball players to start the 2014 season.
This Raptors’ team figures to have a lot of high-ceiling players and a good number of players from the 2014 draft class. Here are some players to keep an eye on this season.
1B Cody Bellinger
Bellinger, 18 (19 in less than a month), was the Dodgers’ 2013 fourth-round draft pick. He was the only high schooler they drafted in the first 10 rounds, and he signed for $700,000 — almost $300,000 over slot. It’s apparent the Dodgers really like this kid out of an Hamilton High School in Arizona. He’s drawn comparisons to Adam LaRoche, and Bellinger’s defense is already near-MLB ready. He hit third in the batting order on Monday and went 3-for-5. He hit only .210 in the Arizona Rookie League last year, but managed a .340 on-base percentage. While his power isn’t near 17 Jun 2014 11:00:43 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/ogden_raptors_players_to_watch_bellinger_gonzalez_leon_more/s1_12452_16674961
http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/ogden_raptors_players_to_watch_bellinger_gonzalez_leon_more/s1_12452_16674961Ogden Raptors players to watch: Bellinger, Gonzalez, Leon, morehttp://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/ogden_raptors_players_to_watch_bellinger_gonzalez_leon_more/s1_12452_16674961http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png